Bugiri
Encyclopedia
Bugiri is a town in Eastern Uganda
. It is the 'chief town' of Bugiri District
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
, on the highway between Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region
, and Tororo
. This location lies approximately 166 kilometres (103.1 mi), by road, east of Kampala
, the capital of Uganda
, and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:00 33 48N, 33 45 07E (Latitude:0.5633; Longitude:33.7520).
. Lying on the main highway between Uganda
's capital, Kampala
, and the border towns of Malaba
and Busia
, Bugiri experiences a lot of automotive traffic carrying both passengers and goods, not only to Uganda but to Rwanda
, Burundi
and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
. Unfortunately the town is also known for its booming sex-trade, particularly in its suburb called Naluwerere.
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. It is the 'chief town' of Bugiri District
Bugiri District
Bugiri District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bugiri, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
Location
Bugiri is located approximately 77 kilometres (47.8 mi), by road, east of JinjaJinja, Uganda
Jinja is the largest town in Uganda, Africa. It is the second busiest commercial center in the country, after Kampala, Uganda's capital and only city. Jinja was established in 1907.-Location:...
, on the highway between Jinja, the largest city in Busoga sub-region
Busoga sub-region
Busoga sub-region is a region in Eastern Uganda that consists of the following districts:* Bugiri District* Buyende District* Iganga District* Jinja District* Kaliro District* Kamuli District* Luuka District* Mayuge District* Namayingo District...
, and Tororo
Tororo
Tororo is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Tororo District. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
. This location lies approximately 166 kilometres (103.1 mi), by road, east of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:00 33 48N, 33 45 07E (Latitude:0.5633; Longitude:33.7520).
Overview
Bugiri is a rapidly growing metropolitan area in Eastern UgandaEastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. Lying on the main highway between Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
's capital, Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, and the border towns of Malaba
Malaba, Uganda
Malaba, Uganda is a town in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda, on Uganda's eastern border with Kenya.-Location:The town is located on the main highway between Kampala and Nairobi, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
and Busia
Busia, Uganda
Busia is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Busia District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, Bugiri experiences a lot of automotive traffic carrying both passengers and goods, not only to Uganda but to Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, Burundi
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
. Unfortunately the town is also known for its booming sex-trade, particularly in its suburb called Naluwerere.
Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of the town at 17,046. In 2010, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the population of the town at 24,800. In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Bugiri at 25,900.Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or near its borders include:- The headquarters of Bugiri DistrictBugiri DistrictBugiri District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bugiri, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- The offices of Bugiri Town Council
- A branch of Centenary BankCentenary BankCentenary Bank is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the twenty-three licensed commercial banks in the country.-Overview:The bank is a mid-sized financial services provider in Uganda. It is primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of...
- A branch of Equity BankEquity Bank (Uganda)-Overview:The bank provides banking services to individuals and to small and medium business enterprises. As of December 2009, the bank was the 14th largest commercial bank in Uganda with an estimated asset valuation of approximately US$81.4 million or approximately 2% of all bank assets in the...
- A branch of Pride Microfinance LimitedPride Microfinance LimitedPride Microfinance Limited , is a Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution in Uganda.-Location:The headquarters of PML are located in Metropole House, on Entebbe Road, in the central business district of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- A branch of Uganda Finance Trust LimitedUganda Finance Trust LimitedUganda Finance Trust Limited , commonly called Finance Trust, is a Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution in Uganda.-Location:...
- Bugiri Hospital - A 100 bed public hospital administered by the Uganda Ministry of HealthUganda Ministry of HealthThe Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
- Bugiri Central Market